“The world’s first sign language K-pop idol” Big Ocean, the first day of the performance in Japan was a great success! Special stage that can only be tasted here - Kstyle
韓国発の3人組アイドルグループBig Oceanが8日（土）、東京・iBIG HALLにて「Big Ocean JAPAN SPECIAL LIVE 2026 BIG OCEAN」の初日公演を開催。… - 韓流・韓国芸能ニュースはKstyle
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“The world’s first sign language K-pop idol” Big Ocean, the first day of the performance in Japan was a great success! A special stage that can only be tasted here
Kstyle News
2026/08/09 13:31
FC Live Entertainment
Big Ocean, a three-piece idol group from South Korea, will perform "Big Ocean Japan Special LIVE 2026 BIG OCEAN" on the first day at iBIG HALL in Tokyo on the 8th (Saturday). Many Japanese fans “PADO” (meaning “waves” in Korean)” were packed at the venue, and the first day performance that became SOLD OUT ended with a great success.
Big Ocean is a three-piece group that made their debut in South Korea on April 20, 2024, on "Day of the Disabled." It consists of three people: PJ (Park Hyun-jin), Jiseok, and Chang Yong, and all have a hearing impairment, but through singing and performances that incorporate sign language, "music is not only heard with your ears, but also with your eyes and feel with your heart" is delivered to a new musical experience.
"Big Ocean JAPAN SPECIAL LIVE 2026 BIG OCEAN" will be held from August 8th (Sat) to 16th (Sun) at iBIG HALL in Tokyo. The long-awaited Japanese performance started while attracting high attention before the start of the performance, such as the first day's performance being sold out.
With the opening VCR flowing and expectations for the venue rising, Big Ocean appeared. In addition to the powerful dance performance, the venue was greatly excited by the performances unique to Big Ocean, which expresses the emotions of the lyrics and songs in sign language.
At the beginning of the performance, the members expressed their joy at the first day's stage and their gratitude to the PADO (fans) gathered at the venue, and the fans applauded and cheered loudly.
In addition to the live performance, the various projects that the members and fans can enjoy together also enlivened the performance of the first day.
In the fan-participation game corner, the members themselves directly draw questions collected from fans in advance and answer them. When asked about what they ate when they came to Japan, he said, "Ramen was delicious," and he said, "Japan has a lot of delicious food, so please tell me your recommendation!" He entertained the venue with a friendly exchange, such as calling out to the PADO (fan).
In the "OX Quiz" that was followed by, all the audience members participated. The quiz about Big Ocean was given, and the audience stood up and answered with ○ ×, and if you make a mistake, you will be seated, and the whole venue was excited as one. The members and fans enjoyed together, and the enthusiasm unique to the live was wrapped in the enthusiasm.
In addition, a special plan will be held in which one fan selected by lottery will enjoy a performance with the members. It was a special time for the members and fans to create a performance together on stage.
And what made the venue even more exciting was "Reel Challenge Random Play Dance". The plan is for the members who played the song randomly on the spot and the members who caught the song to perform the dance by improvisation, and the complete improvisation style that has not been decided who will perform.
When a wide range of genres of music, from sexy songs to cute Japanese female idols, the members improvised a dance tailored to each song. The people cheered loudly from the venue to the charm of the members, which was different from the usual stage.
In the second half of the performance, a powerful performance was performed again. Big Ocean's unique stage, which integrated sign language, choreography, facial expressions, and eyes, further increased the enthusiasm of the venue.
At the end of the event, a "present lottery & photo time" will also be held, and three people selected by lottery according to the ticket number will receive a Polaroid signed by the member. In addition, a commemorative photo was taken by the venue's PADO (fan) and members, which was an unforgettable first day memory for fans.
And in the project unique to this performance, "Today's Japanese Word", the fans selected by lottery will tell you the Japanese phrases that you want to say to Big Ocean, and the words will be expressed together in Japanese and Korean sign language.
In the project on this day, fans who came from Fukuoka were selected, and the members were taught Hakata dialect "I like it" to the members. When the members performed "I like it" with sign language, a big cheer was raised from the venue, and it was a heartwarming exchange unique to the first day's performance.
At the end, the members sent a message of thanks to the PADO (fans) again, and the venue gave generous applause. And in the encore, Big Ocean, who appeared on stage again, enjoyed the last time with fans and concluded the first day's performance.
Music, dance, sign language, and communication with fans. The first day's performance, in which the charm of the Big Ocean, which unites the entire venue through various expressions, was fully demonstrated, and the curtain closed with great excitement.
And Big Ocean's performance in Japan has just begun." Big Ocean Japan Special Live 2026 BIG OCEAN" will be held at iBIG HALL in Tokyo until Sunday, August 16.
In addition, for this performance, people who visit Big Ocean for the first time can enter completely free of charge. It is a great opportunity for those who do not know Big Ocean yet, but also those who have never been to K-pop live.
The stage of Big Ocean is full of charm that can only be tasted at the venue, such as sign language performances that can be enjoyed with the eyes, powerful dances, and games and exchange plans that the members and fans can enjoy together.
“Music is not just heard with your ears, it’s what you see with your eyes and what you feel with your heart.” Why don't you experience the stage of Big Ocean that embodies those words at the venue?
■Performance Information
Big Ocean Japan Special Live 2026
<Date and time>
Monday, August 10, 2026, starts at 19:00 (opening 18:30)
August 12 (Wed), 2026 (Wed) Starts 19:00 (Opening 18:30)
August 13, 2026 (Thursday) Starts 19:00 (opening 18:30)
Friday, August 14, 2026, 19:00 (opening 18:30)
August 15th (Sat) 1st Section, 2026 Start 14:00 (Opening 13:30) / Part 18:00 (Opening 17:30)
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1st Part 14:00 (opening 13:30) / 2 part Start 18:00 (opening 17:30)
Venue
iBIG HALL (Union Shinjuku Bldg. 1F, 6-27-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
<Performance time>
60 minutes
※The opening time is subject to change.
※It may be a viewing in some standings. Thank you for your understanding.
<Ticket fee>
VIP ticket: 7,700yen (tax included) ※All seats are free and admission in order of number
(Contents)
1 Priority entry, seats 1, 2, 3 rows
2 All members high-five meeting (planned to be held after the performance) * Details are described below
General ticket: 5,500yen (tax included) ※All seats are free・Entry in order of number
<Sales period>
Popular sale - 4 days before each performance 23:59
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